LIBERATING
DULUTH

Jack White Eagle, a retired Army Colonel and veteran of the Iraq War, has come home to manage a casino and lead his people in liberating the city of Duluth, Minnesota. Join author D.E. Peterson as he explores the conflicting perspectives of national history: whose land is it, whose land was it, and who decides?

“What the hell?”

He takes a moment to gather his thoughts and channel the rush of adrenaline. Hal Bennett throws his legs over the edge of the bed. He steps to the sliding glass door that opens onto the deck. The digital clock on his dresser is dark. Holding back the curtain and trying to focus, he makes out a military helicopter circling overhead. Its brilliant spotlight sweeps the neighborhood as it swings above the trees. Loudspeakers are blaring: “ATTENTION, ATTENTION.”

“Leaflets flutter like confetti onto rooftops, driveways, and lawns throughout the neighborhood. He pulls on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt, and tries to find a shoe. Jan, his wife of ten years, sits up and reaches for her robe while he runs out the front door into the yard...

Author's Vision

D.E. Peterson

“I hope this story will convey to young Native Americans a sense of pride in their culture and an adventure through a tale of, “What if…?”

In 1854, the United States offered the western end of Lake Superior in exchange for a significant parcel of northern Minnesota — to the Lake Superior Chippewa. European settlers, however, ignored the treaty and broke up the land. Out of this, Duluth was officially incorporated in 1878 the result of ignoring a federal treaty with the Native Americans. The municipality went on to become, per capita, the richest city in North America for a period of time.

Ultimately, the work illustrates the conflicting perspectives of national history: whose land is it, whose land was it, and who decides? ? The novel has a broad market with Native American rights advocates, and incorporates different perspectives during the three-day insurrection.

Works Published

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Bringing the Story to Life!

In the process of writing this book, it has always been my dream to see this book come to life. To bring Native American pride to the front of cinema. Native American culture and history is rich with stories and heroes.

If you would like to hear more about the process and progress or would like to get involved in the project, feel free to email me at the link below!

D.E Peterson

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LIBERATING DULUTH